How is the margin penalty calculated?

As per guidelines provided by exchanges and SEBI, here’s the margin penalty levied in the case of a margin shortfall:

Shortfall collection for each clientPenalty percentage of the shortfall
(< ₹1 lakh) And (< 10% of applicable margin)0.5%
(>= ₹1 lakh) Or (>= 10% of applicable margin)1.0%

Note:

  • Should the deficiency in margin persist beyond three consecutive days, a penalty of 5% will be imposed for each subsequent occurrence of the margin shortfall.
  • In the event that the number of shortfalls exceeds five within a calendar month, a penalty of 5% will be levied for each additional occurrence of the shortfall.
  • A GST of 18% is also charged on the entire penalty amount.